Sunset Boulevard – Savoy Theatre 2023/24

I just watched the TikTok of Nicole doing the uber long note hold - perhaps it was recorded the night I was there, but I noticed the same crack/break midway through that is also present on my audio recording (any voice technicians can perhaps correct me on my phraseology). Is there a reason why this happens? Is it some kind of vocal correction midway, or is it a reaction in the vocal cords or a change in breath support? I'm curious as it isn't necessarily imperfect, but it certainly doesn't sound perfect. (Not a criticism, I'm more interested in the technique / lack of technique. Any experts out there?)

oh wow - another person that was there for the Broadway closing night.  That was indeed an unique experience.  I remember Paige being in the middle of closing night speech and there being a miscue which led to the orchestra starting to play the bows/close out, Paige shrugging and it ending somewhat anti-climactic.  

Not to get too off topic - I never cared for Paige's "Norma."  The first time I saw her, my expectations were so high having read all the reviews from London and I found her trying to be too comedic.  I get that many expect that and see the original film as a dark comedy.  But after Close playing it so seriously, Buckley being so vulnerable and heart breaking - Paige, I just found myself not caring at all about Norma and found myself bored.  Petula I think my expectations were so low as well that I was pleasantly surprised (maybe I was in Sunset withdraw and was just excited it was touring...) but if I had to rank them, she would be higher than Paige in my book.

I'm not really well-educated on vocals etc, but If I'm not mistaken, she just sharpened the note. That's almost like a signature technique for Nicole at this point, she tends to do it quite often. I believe it gives her like a rock edge to it and she's able to distort her vocals while staying on pitch and belting it out. Anyone, please do correct me if I'm wrong

That TikTok that's doing the rounds of Nicole holding that note isn't from closing night, just in case people were getting confused

"I believe she was the only London Norma to not also play it on Broadway?"

I think there was another, but I can't remember her name.  Bahaha!

I saw Moreno at the Adelphi.. I remember I had a ticket in the stalls that was 32.50 and it felt so expensive! All I remember is Rita Moreno was Norma... nothing about her performance particularly. I think Graham Bickley was Joe. But I do recall walking to a pub behind the theatre when she emerged to whoever was there and I assume someone asked her about something that happened during the show that ought not have and she replied, in a mixture of grandeur and aghast: "I didn't notice - I was acting!" And I thought: Didn't you do Love Boat too?

Anyway... today I thought Nicole Scherzinger as Mama Rose in Gypsy!

Ant, did you buckle and see it? 

No, BurlyBeaR. I couldn't bring myself to.

I know we're not supposed to be encouraging these boots/slimes/whatever - but with each one I've found I'm more excited and can't wait for this to arrive on this side of the Atlantic. It's going to be a long 11 months

There's a profile on TikTok posting basically the whole musical... Not sure if atg is aware of it. Some clips can be promotional. But the whole thing dont seem to be helpful...

It absolutely did when I saw in November; very shouty throughout. But I liked her a lot - she was one of the only things I personally enjoyed. But that is the performance almost identical as when I saw it.